The Minnesota workers' compensation program helps protect workers from expenses related to on-the-job injuries while also limiting liability for employers. Companies don't have to worry about employer lawsuits, and workers don't have to worry about medical costs and...
Workers’ compensation is a kind of insurance that provides employees certain benefits if they are injured while working. Employees eligible for workers’ comp may be able to recover medical coverage for their injuries and lost wage payments. These benefits can help...
Factory workers have difficult job duties on each shift. They work in challenging environments that can involve several hazards. Even though these hazards are present, workers have the right to a safe working environment. There are a few risks that are common in many...
If you get hurt on the job, you may be very concerned about your financial future. Yes, you do want to heal. You know it’s going to require rest and medical treatment. You also know that this means you’re going to have to take some time away from work. The problem is...
You may be injured on the job or suffer a work-related illness and have a valid case for workers' compensation benefits only for your claim to be denied. This can happen for several reasons, and it helps to understand why your claim could hit a snag. Here are some...
Medical treatment is a cornerstone of the workers' compensation program in Minnesota. People with job-acquired medical challenges can file claims seeking benefits for medical coverage. The workers' compensation program can pay for their treatment without making them...
If you get injured on the job, don’t procrastinate talking to your boss or your supervisor. Report the injury. Make your employer aware of the accident. This often happens naturally for serious injuries. For instance, if you suffer a spinal cord injury in a fall and...
One of the best summer jobs teens can get is being a camp counselor. Whether it’s at a local day camp or a resident camp out in the woods of Minnesota, it can be a chance to make money while enjoying the outdoors and getting in lots of physical activity. Teens in...
You have a right to expect a safe working environment, but there are a lot of factors that aren’t under control – especially when you have to interact with other people. The possibility of workplace violence is an ever-looming threat these days, no matter where you...
Workplace injuries happen all the time, and workers’ compensation is designed to be a safety net – but what happens when that worker has a preexisting condition that is aggravated by their job duties? In Minnesota, the presence of a pre-existing condition does not...
